ComedyYear2022Duration1h 24mIMDb6.6

Inventing the Christmas Prince

ComedyDramaRomance

Shelby is about to quit her job when her daughter becomes convinced that her boss Evan is the Christmas prince from a story Shelby made up a few years ago.

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Cast

Paul Ziller

Director

Tamera Mowry-Housley

Shelby

Ronnie Rowe

Evan

Isabel Birch

Grace

Nathanael Vass

Lorenzo

TA

Tiahra Allen

Jessie

Caitlin Stryker

Nicole

Jaleese Green

Annalise

Dean Marshall

Scott

Brady Droulis

Sherman

Mercedes Blanche

Rosie

Mark Brandon

John

Angie Ip

Teacher

Requell Jodeah

Jayne

Dan Zukovic

George the Maître d'

Cadence Compton

Friend #1

KB

Kim Beyer-Johnson

Writer

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MohssinDec 12, 2024

Jacky VikeFeb 16, 2023

Tamera Mowry-Housley and Ronnie Rowe have always given stellar, believable performances with ease and class. Tamera is one of my favorite actresses. She is real, super enjoyable to watch, credible, strong yet humble, super down to earth, warm, heartfelt, smart, and beautiful. Ronnie is intense, but believable, engaging, and real as well. He has proven himself many times over in all of his roles. What a unique plot within the gamut of Christmas movies! They kept me engaged and wanting to know what would come next. If you saw "all" the movie, you'd appreciate all its colors, themes, and perspectives. There are many universal themes; we can all relate to the love of family, finding true love, grieve, shared values that make us closer, traditions, to fighting for your dreams, etc. However, the role of a professional who happens to be a single mom, and a widower is displayed in a very elegant and beautiful way. Also, and especially in today's world, the importance of having empathy is showcased successfully. These universal themes, human experiences and values, and happy endings are the reason people look forward to see these movies every season, and year. However, unique story lines allow us to escape into other people's lifestyles and experiences. This movie had both familiarity and uniqueness, which is rare to achieve or see these days, along with a sparkle of Christmas fantasy. It's a shame some people are so biased, they cannot bring themselves to rate films with minority leads or cast fairly, and they even dare to leave back handed compliments that do nothing, but show their biases very clearly. Oh, and then there's the plain old haters who seem to leave an untrue or mean spirited comment, just to do damage. Not cool! We see you too, and that's wrong! I invite open minded people, who see everyone as "human beings" first and foremost, to give themselves the opportunity to watch this and other hallmark movies with minority leads and cast, and rate them in a fair, objective, and unbiased way, as it should be. I'm very pleased with this beautiful movie, and others done since 2020, which have shown classy, and culturally diverse stories that celebrate family and love in all its forms. Please have Tamera and Ronnie back in many more films! We need actors who portray real people, not fake-corny leads who have been done exhaustively, and no longer capture the times we live in. Bravo to Hallmark for making a commitment to be a network that employs diverse casts, diverse stories, and champions inclusion! Please continue to do so always, and continue making beautiful movies! Lord knows our nation needs to see our stories, our children need to see themselves represented in people who look like them, and our actors need the platform and the opportunities. I celebrate and support them all! Bravo! #representationmatters.

Giovanni ReyFeb 16, 2023

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C A P A C H I N H O 🍫Feb 16, 2023

Such Beautiful story. It certainly brings the Christmas spirit alive in such great way, especially when the world is fighting the terrible COVID Virus. I also should mention that this film has one of the best costumes from all Hallmark movies I've ever seen. Tamera looked stunning! Great wardrobe. All cast looks stunning. I wonder how long it takes to make a beautiful film like that. Tamera Mowry, had such great performance. Her character is elegant, sensitive, and at the same time very powerful. Well done HALLMARK! Bring more like this one... always welcome in our homes. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

carol luisFeb 16, 2023

This movie is a Christmas delight. It's combining two stories romance and finding Christmas in a beautiful way. The movie is about a single widow mother who is telling her daughter a fantasy story about Christmas prince. In a mistake her daughter believes the mom's Scrooge boss is the Christmas prince from the story so in an agreement the boss agrees to play the Christmas prince and she agrees to stay on the job. While he is granting the daughter wishes as Christmas prince he learns about Christmas magic and falls in love with the mother. Everything in the movie worked for me, I think the actors were great especially Tamera Mowry-Housley who is hallmark house name and her movies always work. Ronnie Rowe Was great as well and the two had great chemistry.the story itself felt magical about finding Christmas and falling in love. I have to admit I had tears in the end. One of my faves this season.

kumar keswaniFeb 16, 2023

The Prince's dialogue is terrible and the character is stiff and under developed. I'm not sure how much criticism to attribute to the acting. A good actor can only do so much to salvage a bad script. Hallmark is often campy and predictable, but still a cute movie. This was just bad. Can we talk about the boss dating a direct report? Someone call HR. In 2022, this storyline is unacceptable. Bad judgement on the part of execs. They can do better, and viewers need to demand it. It's rare that I can't make it through a Hallmark movie. I was ready to turn the channel after 5 minutes, but the husband wanted to see it through to the end. My first instincts were correct.

Dany EsFeb 16, 2023

Beyond adorable, this film made me believe in Christmas magic again. This is an extremely creative and inventive movie and incorporated Christmas events in a brand new way, like a fancy Christmas tea party! Tamera Mowry-Housley was so fun and warm! Ronnie Rowe Jr. Plays an excellent all-work-no-play boss and gave me Christian Grey vibes. Their chemistry was unbeatable! Summary: Shelby tells her daughter the story of The Christmas Prince, who grants 12 wishes the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Shelby's father and father's father and so on have passed down the story of The Christmas Prince for generations. Shelby's boss, Evan, is a genius rocket engineer, but has terrible people skills. When Shelby threatens to quit because he makes the team work on Christmas, Evan cannot afford another employee quitting and agrees to pose as The Christmas Prince to make Shelby's daughter's Christmas magical! "Lately, I'd rather be down here on earth, right where I am." -Evan MeetCute: Shelby and her co-workers watch as they successfully launch a satellite. Their supervisor, Evan, comes out for a moment for the launch. Shelby and her co-worker discuss the poor connection Evan has with the staff; he does not know a single thing about them and treats their work schedule as if they have no lives. We learn that three employees have left the group due to Evan's 'all-work and no-play' leadership. The Christmas Prince Wishes 1) Christmas-themed sleepover with friends where Evan tells a fractured-boring story 2) Grace wishes for Shelby and Evan to go on a real-life date (that is awkward). 3) Christmas Tea at a hard-to-get restaurant 4) Evan brings her a mobile piano and tells the magical story of how the piano came to be Grace's piano. 5) Movie Night with Santa and Elves 6) Life Size Gingerbread House 7) Toy Drive 8) Family Christmas Dance Ending Kiss: Save Kevin overhears Lara saying that Kyra adopted a dog and agility-trained him in order to impress Trevor. Kyra tells Kevin that her Perfect Partner criteria has changed and that she loves him, right before the agility dog show. Sam, the dog, makes Kevin come to the agility course during her time. Kevin kisses Kyra right on the agility course and tells her he loves her! They kiss while the crowd watches and claps as Sam comes in between them!

सञ्जु पाठकFeb 16, 2023

Favorite scene with Shelby (Tamera Mowry-Housley) - The Carriage Ride with Grace and The Christmas Prince and getting a Princess Crown and a Kiss from him. Tamera Mowry-Housley (Shelby) Rocks!!! She is So Dang Adorable, Funny, and Beautiful! And I Love, Love, Love Ronnie Rowe (Evan)!!! So Dang Excited to see him in a New Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie - his First being Jingle Bell Bride! He's So Dang Charming and So Dang Hot!!! BTW, I Loved this Movie! It was So Very Charming and Funny and Heart Warming. I spent Half the Movie Laughing and the other Half Bawling my Eyes Out. Set in Colorado.

user1055213424522Feb 16, 2023

Honestly one of the best original Christmas movies I have seen in years, it will definitely go down a Hallmark Classic. I've watched hundreds of Hallmark movies over the years and this one is at the top -it checked all the right boxes, it was authentic and genuine, a real feel-good movie, enchanting with a great story line, main characters were very engaging, tears of joy and happiness..... the movie was fantastic. I've already watched several times this season , it has quickly become one of my favorites. As this movie presents an element of innocence by showcasing the imagination of a child, I found myself drawn to the plight of a single parent motivated by her love and the strong bond she shares with her child and as a parent willing to indulge in the creation of the magic.

Daniel TesfayeFeb 16, 2023

This movie had it all. The main three characters were excellently scripted, and played by Tamera Mowry-Howsley, Ronnie Rowe and the precious Ms. Birch. The plot was believable, with real life situations of single motherhood and the challenges and sacrifices of a professional life. The sets were impressive and as usual, the gorgeous Christmas decor by Balsam Hill did not disappoint! This was an inspiring story about being courageous enough to find love when it's been lost or never realized. I would recommend this movie to anyone. It was sweet, wholesome, without being corny or sappy. Don't stop beliving!

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